How to pronounce bedwell
Say it like BED-wel. Bedwell has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BED).
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- BED
- wel
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bedwell pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- welGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of bedwell
American and British speakers say bedwell in essentially the same way: /ˈbɛˌdwɛl/ in the US and /ˈbɛˌdwɛl/ in the UK.
British respelling: BED-wel.
What does bedwell mean?
- To dwell around or about (a place); inhabit.
Where does bedwell come from?
From be- (“around, about”) + dwell.
Questions about saying bedwell
How do you pronounce bedwell?
Say BED-wel. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛˌdwɛl/. In British English it is /ˈbɛˌdwɛl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bedwell?
Bedwell has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BED). Broken into parts: BED · wel.
Do Americans and Brits say bedwell the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɛˌdwɛl/ and the British form is /ˈbɛˌdwɛl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.